“Samsung is looking to evolve the way we think about digital cameras with the new Gear 360. Before this point, properly constructing a 360-degree camera was a process that could only be done by professionals. But that was then, and this is now.”
Amazon now lets you test drive Echo’s Alexa in your browser
“If you’ve ever wanted to try out the Amazon Echo before shelling out for one, you can now do just that right from your browser. Amazon has launched a dedicated website where you can try out an Echo simulation and put Alexa’s myriad of skills to the test.”
Saying ? to Allo and Duo: new apps for smart messaging and video calling
“Allo has Smart Reply built in (similar to Inbox), so you can respond to messages without typing a single word. Smart Reply learns over time and will show suggestions that are in your style. For example, it will learn whether you’re more of a “haha” vs. “lol” kind of person.”
Microsoft rolls out Office for Android version 16.0.6925.1016 for all users
“Microsoft has released version 16.0.6925.1016 of Office for Android. The news comes three weeks after the firm released a similar build – version 16.0.6925.1002 – to the Office Insider Program, which contained many of the same features.”
How to check activation lock before buying a used iPhone
“How do you check if an iPhone has been Activation Locked before you buy? Online or in person, here’s what you have to do! If you buy a used iPhone that’s Activation Locked—password protected on someone else’s iCloud account—it’s as good as useless to you.”
Mophie releases an iPhone battery case with wireless charging
“Mophie has released a new line of battery cases for the iPhone that will allow users to wirelessly charge their smartphones.”
U.S. Government Study Links Cellphone Radiation With Cancer (In Rats)
“The National Toxicology Program (NTP) on Thursday released the peer-reviewed partial results of a study into the effects of mobile radiation on rats. It found low incidences of malignant gliomas in the brain, and schwannomas in the hearts of the subjects.”
Facebook begins tracking non-users around the internet
“Facebook will now display ads to web users who are not members of its social network, the company announced Thursday, in a bid to significantly expand its online ad network.”
Samsung made a Batman-inspired Galaxy S7 Edge
“Samsung has made a Batman-inspired smartphone… really. In true ludicrous Samsung fashion, it’s called the Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition, and it features the superhero’s logo in gold on the back.”
